French tasting term
How to pronounce Bordeaux Supérieur
Bordeaux Supérieur is pronounced bor-DOH soo-peh-ree-UR. The main stress falls on UR.
bor-DOH soo-peh-ree-UR
What is Bordeaux Supérieur?
An appellation covering the entire Bordeaux region of France, with stricter production requirements than basic Bordeaux AOC. Wines must have lower yields, higher minimum alcohol, and longer aging periods, resulting in reds with more concentration, structure, and depth.
The name means “Superior Bordeaux” in French.
Tips for saying it
Often heard as bor-DOH soo-peh-ree-OR.
The French eu is a rounded vowel like German ö, not an o: bor-DOH soo-peh-ree-UR.
Often heard as bor-DOH soo-peh-ree-UH.
Keep the final r of supérieur audible as a soft throaty French r: bor-DOH soo-peh-ree-UR.
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